Welcome to MagdaleneThe College is a warm and thriving community in which we strive to make everyone welcome. We are committed to excellence not only in academic life but in all aspects of what we do and we take great pride in the many achievements of the Members of our community.
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About
Magdalene College in the twenty-first century continues a tradition of education and exploration on this riverside site that goes back nearly 600 years.
AboutCollege Life
Find out about what it's like to live, study and socialise at Magdalene. Our small annual intake helps to foster a family atmosphere and a close-knit community.
College LifeStudy
We are keen to encourage anyone with the academic potential to succeed at Cambridge to apply to Magdalene.
StudyStudent Life
We value the opportunities we have to get to know one another, irrespective of our subject and status.
Student LifeAlumni
Magdalene alumni are Members of College for life and are at the centre of the College community.
AlumniSupporting Magdalene
With your help, we can do even more to encourage our talented community of bright young minds to achieve their academic and personal potential
Supporting MagdaleneEvents
Magdalene hosts a wide range of events throughout the year for both resident and non-resident Members of the College.
EventsPepys Restoration Project
2024 is the 300th anniversary of the Pepys Library at Magdalene. We are raising funds to renovate and repurpose this unique building.
Pepys Restoration ProjectContact us
Please find details of how to contact us by post, telephone, email, or via the website, by following this link.
Contact usNews
Crafting Your University Application
Unlock the secrets to crafting a standout university application with our insightful webinars, covering Writing a Competitive Personal Statement and Preparing a Strong Application to Cambridge. Join us for Open Days on July 4th and 5th to explore the college firsthand and gain valuable insights directly from our admissions team and academics.
Professor Brendan Burchell contributes to ground-breaking research on restless leg syndrome
An international team of researchers, including Magdalene Fellow Professor Brendan Burchell (1990), have discovered genetic clues to the cause of restless leg syndrome, a condition common among older adults. The discovery could help identify those individuals at greatest risk of the condition and point to potential ways to treat it.
Honouring the Heroes of D-Day: Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Operation Overlord
We honor the brave Allied forces whose actions exemplified commitment to freedom and justice. At Magdalene, we remember their sacrifice and appreciate the freedoms they secured.
Events
The Dias Law Lecture and Lunch 2024
Mickey Dias was a much loved Law Fellow from 1955 until his death in 2009. Magdalene has instituted an annual lecture in his memory and we are delighted to announce that the first Dias Lecture will be given by Mickey’s daughter, Dame Julia Dias DBE (the Hon. Mrs Justice Dias), on 15 June 2024.
May Bumps Marquee
Magdalene Members and their guests are invited to come and support the Magdalene Boat Club crews at this year's May Bumps Marquee on Saturday 15 June.
George Mallory: Magdalene to the Mountain
In a special event to commemorate the life of Magdalene alumnus, the famous mountaineer George Mallory, the College is hosting presentations by three distinguished writers, followed by a discussion.